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SABBATH-SCHOOL LESSONS
ON THE
LIFE OF CHRIST
For Senior Classes
SECOND c>1.1 Pk
Fel' 1E, Ft, 11399.
SUGGESTIONS TO TEACHERS AND PUPILS.
Please Read Carefully.
Do not be satisfied with formally looking over the lesson. Do
not be satisfied with even a fair study of the text cited at the close
of each question. The life of Christ can not be learned from any
single account of an evangelist, for the reason that some details
omitted by one are silpplied by another. In fact, some incidents
in the life of Christ are entirely omitted by one or more of His
biographers. This statement will be more fully appreciated by
comparing the tables of contents in the accounts of the four evan-
gelists, as shown by any Harmony of the Gospels.
But it is not enough simply to know historically the life of Christ.
His doings and sayings should be studied for the
spiritual force
which may be derived from them. This can not be accomplished
by passing hastily over the lessons. Let every one, then, take
time to meditate on them, not forgetting to ask for the illuminating
power of the Holy Spirit. Earnest, faithful study of these lessons
is sure to bring to the student "a breadth of mind, a nobility of
character, and a stability of purpose that are rarely seen in these
times."
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
LESSON I.—HEALING THE NOBLEMAN'S SON
AND THE BETHESDA CRIPPLE.
April 1, 1899.
Cana and Jerusalem, A. D. 28, 29.
(John 4:43-54 ; 5: 1-16.)
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
I. AFTER remaining two days with the people
of Sychar, where did Jesus then go? John 4 43-
2.
What reception did He first meet in Galilee?
Why? Verse
45.
3.
Coming to Cana, whom did He meet there
from Capernaum ? Verse 46.
4.
What request did the nobleman make of
Christ? Verse 47. -
5.
After some words between them, what did
the Saviour say to the nobleman? Verse 5o.
6.
Believing these words of Christ, what did
the nobleman hear on his way home? Verse 51.
7.
Upon inquiry as to the time when his son
began to amend, of what was the father convinced ?
Verses 52, 53.
8.
Where did Christ next go? For what pur-
pose? John 5 : 1.
9.
Whom did He find at the pool of Be-
thesda, with an affliction of many years' standing?
Verses 2-5.
to. Seeing this cripple, what did Jesus ask him?
Verse 6.
it. Upon hearing the poor man's sad story,
what did Jesus then say to him ? Verses 7, 8.
12.
When the Jews saw the man carrying home
the pallet on which he had lain, what objection
did they raise? Verses 9, lo.
jOhll 2:
14-23.
Ps. 139 : 2.
Ps. 107 :18-20.
Deut. r6: 16.
Acts 3 : 6; 4 : 14
LIFE OF CHRIST.
13.
Whose authority did he give for -doing- as
he did ? Verse Ir.
14.
In the meantime, where was Christ? V. 13.
15.
Finding the man shortly after in,
the temple,
what did Jesus say to him? Verse
16.
What did the man then tell the Jews in
answer to the question previously asked him?
Verses 15, 12.
17.
What did the Jews therefore seek to do to
Jesus? Why ? Verse 16.
John 8:11
Matt.
12
:45.
Matt. 12: 1
0-
14.
READING.
"Desire of Ages," pp. 196-213.
LESSON II.—IMPRISONMENT OF JOHN; PREACH-
ING OF CHRIST.
April 8, 1899.
Nazareth and Capernaum.
(Matt. 4:
12-17 ;
Luke
4 :314-32.
)
Side _texts to be
studied with
questions.
Luke 3 : 19,
20.
Luke 4: 14.
John 4:45,
I. WHAT befell John the Baptist shortly after
the events studied in the last lesson? Matt. 4:12.
See note 1.
2.
Upon hearing of this, where did Jesus go?
See note 2.
3.
How did the Galileans at first receive Him?
Luke 4:15.
4.
When He came to Nazareth, what did He
do? Verse 16*. See note 3.
5.
On this occasion, from what book of Scrip-
ture was Christ asked to read ? Verse 17.
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6.
What portion of the prophecy did He recite?
Verses 18, 19.
7.
Having finished reading, what application
did He make of it? Verse 21.
8.
How did Christ's teaching at that time affect
those present? Verse
22.
9.
What did He then predict they would socn
say of Him, in view of His claim to being the
Anointed? Verse 23.
to. How did He answer their anticipated objec-
tion? Verse 24.
11.
By what accounts did He prove His state-
ment true? Verses 25-27.
12.
How did this recital affect the minds of His
hearers? Verse 28.
13.
What did they do with Christ? Verse 29.
14.
How did He ,:scape from them? Verse 3o.
15.
Where did He then go? Verse 31. See
note 4.
16.
Why did Christ then make Capernaum the
center of His work? Matt. 4:14-16.
17.
From that time, what message did Jesus
emphatically proclaim? Verse 17.
18.
How did His doctrine affect the people?
Why? Verse 32.
READING.
"Desire of Ages," Pp.
5
2
,
21
4
-2
35,
2
53.
NOTES.
Isa. 61:1,
2.
Isa. II:2;
John 1 32.
Matt, 13:54.
Matt. II :23.
Ex. 4 : 1.
I Kings 17 : ;
2
Kings 5 : 10
14.
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Isa, 9 .1, 2 ; 4A 7.
Luke 4 :43.
1.
Our last lesson left the Saviour in Jerusalem, where the Jews
were seeking to kill Him. John 5 : 18. The place of John's
imprisonment, according to Josephus, was in the, strong fortress
of Malchlerus, nearly northeast of Jerusalem, on the frontiers of
Arabia. Later, at the time of the Baptist's death, Herod had his
court in a mansion adjoining the prison.
2.
It
is difficult to determine how long after Christ's baptism this
LIFE OF CHRIST.
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tour of Galilee began: We know, however, that a great part of
that interval was spent in Judea. The purpose of this is easily
perceived. It seemed necessary to spend much time at first in the
vicinity of Jerusalem, in order to give the leading Jews an oppor-
tunity to decide concerning His Messiahship. John having been
rejected and cast into prison, Jesus proceeded to Galilee, there to
call the twelve disciples, and to enter more fully upon His ministry.
There is no record of His being much in Judea after this, except at
the annual feasts, where He appeared in harmony with the require-
ments of the Levitical law.
3.
At the scene of His childhood, South, and young manhood,—
at the very point where He was best known,—He gave His personal
acquaintances the same opportunity that had been afforded the
,people of Judea.
4.
" Capernaum " means the
village of Nahum.
It was on the
west shore of the Sea of Galilee, near its head, or northern end,
and was the boundary town between the territory of Philip and
Antipas, hence contained a custom-house and garrison. Luke
5 : 27; 7 :
2.
LESSON III.—CALLING OF FOUR DISCIPLES ;
HEALING OF A DEMONIAC.
April 15, 1899.
In and about Capernaum.
(Matt. 4 : 18-22 ;
Mark I : 16-28 ; Luke 5
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
Luke 5 :
1.
i. As Jesus walked by the seashore near
Capernaum, whom did He see?.Matt. 4: 18. See
note I.
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
2..
What were these men doing? See note 2.
3.
For what reason did the Lord address one
of these fishermen? Luke 5 : I, 3.
4.
After His discourse, what did the Saviour
ask Simon to do? Verse 4.
5.
What objection did Simon interpose? Verse
5. See note 3.
6.
Tell what resulted from obeying Christ's
command. Verses 6, 7.
7.
Recognizing that a most wonderful miracle
had been wrought, what did Peter do? Verse 8.
See note 4.
8.
What assuring and comforting words were
then spoken to Peter? Verse to.
.9. What four disciples were called at that
time? Mark : 16-20.
to. Where did they first go? Verse 21.
II. How did Christ's words on that occasion
affect the people? Verse 22.
12.
What interruption occurred while Jesus was
speaking? Verses 23, 24.
13.
With what words did Jesus rebuke this
acknowledgment of His Messiahship ? Verse 25.
See note 5.
14.
What then took place at the command of
Jesus?' Verse 26.
15.
How was the scene regarded by those
present? Verse 27.
16.
How far did the knowledge of this affair'
extend? Verse 28.
READING.
Luke 4 : 31-37 ; " Desire of Ages," pp.
2
44
-2
59.
NOTES.
John 21 :
6.
Isa. 6 : 5, 7;
Dan. to. 8.
Matt. 4 : 19 ;
Jer. 16: 16.
Luke 5: to, it ;
Matt. 4:
20-22.
Matt. 7 : 28, 29.
Luke 4 : 33, 34.
Acts t6:
18.
Mark 9: 26'
1. " Sea of Galilee;" so called because of the province of that
LIFE OF CHRIST.
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flame,
which formed its western shore. It was also known as Lake
Gennesaret, because of a most beautiful and fertile plain by that,
name, which bordered oti• one of its northwestern indentures; it
was called the Sea of Tiberias, from the city of Tiberias, which was
located on its western shore ; and, in ancient times, it was called
the Sea of Chinnereth, from a town of that
-
name near it. See
Num. 34 : it ; Josh.
12 :3
; 19 : 35.
2.
Some months before this, these men had voluntarily, but
temporarily, it seems, joined themselves to Christ, as related in
John 1 :35 -42. No one had, as yet, fully united as colabOrer with
Christ. These men had listened to His teaching and witnessed
His
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but, having also seen the combination of religious
leader zgainst Christ, they had found relief in assuming their
former occupation.
3.
These were words only of discouragement. All night Peter
had toiled in vain. "During the lonely hours he had thought
of the fate of John the Baptist, who was languishing alone in his
dungeon. He had thought of the prospect before Jesus and His
followers, of the ill success of the mission to Judea, and the malice
of the priests and rabbis. Even his own occupation had failed
him ; and as he watched by the empty nets, the future had seemed
dark with discouragement.".—Desire
of Ages,
p.
245.
•
4. Conflicting emotions overcame the erring disciple. He had,
in great measure, lost sight of Christ's calling, of which he had
been convinced a few months before. His was now the cry of
self-loathing, as his true self of unbelief and unholiness was
clearly revealed by the flash of supernatural illumination.
5. A strong expression, literally, "be thou muzzled." The
Lord would not recognize this satanic testimony to His office and
work. But His calm intrepidity gave force to His word of author-
ity; and a dignified standing to His hem7enly message. For further
comments on this case, see " Desire of Ages," pp. 255, 256.
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
LESSON IV.-HEALING THE MULTITUDE.
April
22,
1899.
Capernaum and Parts of Galilee.
(Matt. 8: 14-17 ; Mark I : 29-45; Luke 5: 12-16.)
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
Luke
4:
38;
Matt. 8 : 14.
I. AFTER
leaving the synagogue, where did
Jesus go? Mark
I :
29.
See note
1.
2.
Upon entering the house, of what was Jesus
informed? Verse 3o.
3.
Taking her by the hand, what did He do?
With what result? Verse 31.
4.
When the day closed, what demonstration
took place before the house where Jesus was?
Matt. 8: 16. See note 2.
5.
What did the Lord then do for all these?
Verse 16.
6.
Before daylight the following morning,
where did Jesus go? For what purpose? Mark
: 35.
7.
Who followed Him to His retreat? V. 36.
8.
Upon finding Him, what plea did Peter and
those with him make? Verse 37.
9.
Notwithstanding the apparent great interest
to hear the truth, what course did the Saviour
take? Verses 38, 39.
to. While on this circuit, what particularly dis-
eased person met Jesus? Mark 1:4o. See note 3.
11.
What did he say to Jesus?
32. On beholding the man's wretchedness, what
moved the Lord to help him? Verse 41.
13. At the word of Jesus, what instantly took
I
place? Verse 42.
Luke 4 39 ;
Matt. 8 : 15.
Mark I :32, 33;
Isa. 49 : 24, 25.
Luke 4 :4
1
;
Isa. 53 4, 5.
Luke 6 : 12;
Matt. 14 : 23.
Luke 4 :42.
Luke 4
Luke 5 : I 2.
Matt. 20 : 3 ;
Heb. 4 . 15.
Luke 5:13.
LIFE OF CHRIST.
14.
Before sending the man away healed, what
II
Luke 5:14.
charge did, He give him ?
Verses 43, 44•
See
note 4.
15.
What, however, did
the man do?
With
Luke 5 : [5.
what result?
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Verse 45.
READING.
Luke 4 : 38-43
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12-16; " Desire of Ages." pp. 259-266.
NOTES.
r. It appears that, although Peter's home had shortly before
been at Bethsaida (John 1: 44), a little southwest of Capernaum, on
the sea, he was at this time living in the house with his wife's,
mother in the latter place. On this particular occasion James and
John, as well as Andrew and Peter, were present.
2.
Jewish tradition had placed so many restrictions around the
Sabbath that none were supposed, on that day, to make a journey
of more than two thousand paces.. It was also considered unlawful
to heal the sick on that day. Luke 6 : 7; 13 : 14; John 5 : 18; 9 : 16.
These regulations gave the Saviour a short respite from labor.
But from the report of the incident in the synagogue during the
service of the day, every one was in expectation. All knew where
Jesus was quartered, and as soon as the trumpet blast announced
the Sabbath closed, all the people of that region flocked to Peter's
house, bringing their sick with them. Every disease was there
represented,—leprosy, fever, asthma, consumption, dropsy, palsy,
deaf, dumb, and those possessed with devils.
3.
Leprosy was a loathsome disease of that day, supposed by
.some to be similar to the worst form of modern elephantiasis. It
began in small specks on the eyelids or hands, and spread until
it affected every part of the body, causing angry swellings and
putrefying sores. From the skin it ate through the tissues to the
bones, rotting the entire body by degrees. When the malady
arrived at this stage, death was a welcome messenger. The man
in this case was " full " of the dread disease which debarred him
from approaching a member of the community, or permitting
another to come toward him without his giving the warning cry,
LIFE OF CIiRiSt.
" Unclean, unclean." Faith alone in the saving power of Christ,
after hearing of and perhaps seeing from afar His wonderful work,
could possibly have induced him to be so bold.
4: .It was
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early in the ministry of Christ for so great a stir
to be made as was sure to follow public announcement of such
miraculous healing, as it would likely precipitate undue opposition
from the priests, and this would interfere with the intended work
of Christ. See Isa. 42 : 2,4: So the word was, "See thou
soy
nothing to any man."
Jesus knew that it was better to let the
priest decide that the man's leprosy was departed, and so publish
it, as the law required.
LESSON V.—PARALYTIC HEALED ; MATTHEW
CALLED.
AjSril 29, 1899.
Capernaum.
(Matt. 9:1-9; Mark 2:1-14; Luke 5:17-28.)
I:. IN
consequence of the leper's public testi-
mony, what did Jesus do? Mark 1:45.
-
2.
Did the people lose sight of Him in His
retirement?
3.
In due time, where did Christ again appear?
Mark
2: I.
See note I.
4.
When this was noised abroad, what demon-
stration was made?' Verse
2.
5.
Who were especially mentioned as being
present on the occasion? Luke
5 :
17. See note 2.
6.
While Jesus was speaking, who was brought
Jorward ? " In what manner? Matt. 9 :
2.
Side texts to be
studied with.
questions.
Ps. so9
Matt. 9 :1.
Luke6:7;20:20.
Mark 2:3.
LIFE OF CHRIST.
7.
When the bearers of the palsied man could
not press through the multitude, what did they do?
Mark
2 :
4. See note 3.
8.
Beholding such zealous faith, what did the
Lord say to the young man ? Matt. 9 :
2.
See
note 4:
9.
'At these words, how did some of the scribes
silently reason? Verse
3.
10.
Knowing the working of their minds, what
questions did Jesus ask them? Verses 4, 5. See
note 5.
it. How did Christ then prove His power to
forgive sin? Verse 6.
12.
How did the man respond to these words-?
Verse 7.
13.
How did this sight affect the multitude?
Verse 8.
14.
Where did the Saviour then go? Mark 2 : 13.
15.
Passing toward His favorite resort, who did
the Saviour see? What was he doing? Matt.
9: 9. See note 6.
16.
What did the Saviour say to this man?
With what result?
13.
Luke 5 : 19 ;
Matt. 11 :
Mark
2:7;
Luke 5 :
21 ;
Lev.
24:16.
Matt
-
12 : 25;
Ps. 139:
2.
Ps. 33 : 9 ;
107:
17-20.
Luke 5:25.
Mark
2 : 12;
Luke 5 : 26.
Luke 5 : 27.
Mark
2:14.
READING.
"Desire of Ages," pp. 267-273.
NOTES.
1.
%would seem that the place chosen by the Saviour in which.
temporarily to retire from public gaze, was east of the Sea of
Galilee. A large part of this district was uninhabited, especially
the cliffs, wherein were the monuments and tombs of the dead.:
Matt. 8 : 28.
2.
" These were of the rabbis or ' masters ' in Israel. They
were called ' scribes ' from the Hebrew
safthar
(to write). The
rabbinical law was known as the ' words of the Sopherim.'. They
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
were also named ' lawyers,' and doctors of the law,' because
they taught the law to the people. They were sometimes referred
to as Pharisees, because the large majority of them were of that
sect, but all rabbis were not Pharisees, nor all Pharisees rabbis.
Their influence was wide-spread, though their numbers were not
large. On this occasion they came as spies,—emissaries from
those who hated Jesus,—having before sought His life for healing
a cripple. John 5 :
2-46."—Geikie's Life and Words of Christ,
vol. 2,
p. 578.
3.
"Eastern houses had outside stairs leading to the roofs.
Matt. 24 : 17. The roof constructions were light rafters stretched
from wall to wall, on which were thickly and evenly laid short
sticks. Over these was a layer of fine brush-wood, with a coating
of mortar next. Over all this was spread an earthy substance, com-
posed of carbonate of lime, clay, and sand. In cases of poverty,
common earth, mixed with ashes, lime, and chopped straw, was
used. To break up such a roof was merely to scrape back the
dirt, and remove the short sticks."—Geikie's
Life and Words of
Christ; vol.
2,
fi. 22.
4.
The word here translated "son " is riot
huios
(son), but
teknon
(a child), implying that the paralytic was young.
5.
Jesus does not ask which is easier
to do,
but
to say.
One
might
say, "Thy
sins are forgiven," and no one know whether it
were so or not. This would be easy; but to say, " Rise up and
walk," is a test of power to be determined by an outward demon-
stration. It is harder to say this and maintain it. To demonstrate
the power of His word, He said that which would produce unques-
tioned evidence of His heavenly origin.
6.
All traffic landed at Capernaum, either from across the lake,
or by the highways, had to pay duties. Men were stationed at
every avenue Ito collect these tolls, or taxes. These publicans
became so greedy of gain as to be almost intolerable, and so
received the execrations of the people. None were more hated.
Every Israelite who became a publican was ostracized, and
declared incompetent to bear witness in courts of law.. They
were classed with robbers and murderers. The families of such
were also disgraced. See " Desire of Ages," p. 272.
LIFE OF CHRIST.
LESSON Vt.—MATTHEW'S FEAST; THE CHARGE
OF SABBATH-BREAKING.
May 6,1899.
Galilee.
(Matt. 9 : 9-17 ;
12 :5
-
8;
Mark
2:23-26.)
I. WHAT
was the name of the publican called
to be one of the twelve ? Matt. 9: 9•
2.
After his call, what did Matthew do to honor
Christ publicly? Luke 5 : 29.
3.
Who were prominent guests at the feast?
Matt. 9: to. See note 1.
4.
What did the scribes and Pharisees say to
the disciples about Christ's attitude on this occa-
sion? Verse II.
5.
When Jesus heard of these murmurings,
what did He say in vindication of His presence
there ? Verse
12.
6.
What did He then tell them to go and learn ?
Verse 13. See note 2.
7.
What question did John's disciples raise?
Verse 14.
8.
By what illustration did Jesus make plain
the matter? Verse 15.
9.
What further illustrations did He use to
teach them the nature of God's work? Verses
16, 17. See note 3.
io. Going through the fields on the Sabbath
with their Master, what did His.._ disciples do?
Mark
2 : 23.
Side texts to br
studied with
questions.
Mark
2: 14;
Luke 5 :
27.
M
•
ark 2 : 15.
. Gal.
2 : 12-15.
Hosea 6: 6;
Micah 6:8;
Luke 18 :9-14.
Luke 5 : 33 ;
Mark
2: 18.
John 3:'29.
Luke 5 : 36-38.
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11,
What did some Pharisees, who were pres-
ent, say to this? Verse 24. See note 4.
12.
What case did Jesus cite to vindicate the
course of His disciples? Verses 25, 26.
13.
What further citation did He make to show
that the Sabbath law permitted work of necessity?
Matt
12 :
5.
14.
What allusion did He make to Himself in
this connection ? Verse 6.
15.
From what did Christ say they would have
refrained, had they known the meaning of mercy?
Verse 7.
i6. Of what is Jesus the Lord ? Verse 8.
READING.
Mark
2 : 13-28 ;
Luke 5 : 27-39 ; 6 : 1-5; " Desire of Ages," pp.
273-283
NOTES.
" 'Sinners,' a name given indiscriminately to usurers, gam-
blers, thieves, publicans, shepherds, and sellers of fruit grown in
the Sabbath
years."—Geikie, vol. 2, P. 30.
2.
Mercy is that quality of disposition which leads us to treat
an offender better than he deserves. These sinners
did not deserve
Christ's presence, but He showed mercy to them, and so rebuked
the haughty, self-contained Pharisees, who felt themselves too good
to mingle, socially, with any but those of their own caste. Christ
associated with those sinners who felt themselves to be such, and
needy, in preference to attending the gatherings of the Pharisees,
who were righteous in their own estimation, and felt no need
of help.
3.
This language could not refer to the earthen bottles, but to
those made of goat skins, which were common in the East. They
were of different sizes. The larger ones, in which water was
carried for domestic purposes, were Made from the tough skins
of he goats. Smaller ones, such as were used for drinking pur-
poses on journeys, were made from kid skins. They grew brittle
Deut.
23 : 25.
Ex. 29 :
32 ;
Lev. 24 : 7
-
9.
2
Chron. 6:18;
Acts 7 : 49.
Matt.
23 : 23.
Mark
2 : 27, 28 ;
Rom. 14 : 9.
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with age, and then would not bear the expansion produced by
the fermentation of new wine.
4. It was not counted wrong, ordinarily, to pluck and eat all the
grain one's hunger demanded; nor was the journey on that day
accounted wrong, since the Pharisees themselves were along. It
was, however, considered wrong by these fault-finders to satisfy
hunger in that way
on the Sabbath,
but only by a law of their own
making. The Sabbath law is silent regarding such details. The
Mishna (a collection of rabbinical rules and precepts), however,
lays down such minute restrictions regarding Sabbath observance
as even to forbid. a tailor going out with his needle, near sundown,
on the approach of the Sabbath, lest he forget, and carry it with
him on the Sabbath.
LESSON VII.—HEALING THE MAN WITH THE
WITHERED HAND.
May .r3, 1899.
Capernaum.
(Matt. 12:9-21; Mark 3: 1-12; Luke 6:6-12.)
Side texts to be
studied with
questions..
Luke 6 : 6.
Mark 312.
I. PASSING
out from the grain fields, where
did Jesus go? Matt. 12 : 9.
2.
Who is specially mentioned as being in the
synagogue? Verse ro.
3.
What motive had the Pharisees for watching
Christ on this occasion? Luke 6 :
7.
4.
What question did the Pharisees ask Christ ?
Matt. 12 : io.
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5.
How did Christ answer the question ? Verses
I2.
6.
What did Christ then say to the afflicted man ?
Mark 3 : 3.
7.
What questions did the Saviour then ask His
would-be accusers? Verse 4. See note 1.
8.
Did they attempt an answer to these ques-
tions-?
9.
With what feeling did Christ then speak to
the crippled man? What did He bid him do?
Verse 5. See note 2.
to. In their senseless rage, what did the Phari-
sees then do? Verse 6. See note 3.
It-Knowing their designs, what did Jesus do?
Verse
7.
12.
Who followed Him on the way? What
did He do for them ? Matt.
12 : 15.
13.
Having healed them, what charge did He
give them? Verse 16.
14.
Why did He do this? Verses 17-21.
15.
Going up into the mountain, how did Jesus
occupy Himself? For how long? Luke 6 : 12.
READING.
" Desire of Ages," pp. 284-287..
NOTES.
Margin, Greek,
"Arise, stand
forth in the
midst."
Luke
6:8.
Matt. 14 : 29.
Luke 6: ;
Matt. 12:
1
4.
Luke 6:
12.
Mark 3 : 7-10.
Isa. 42 : 1-4.
Matt. 14 : 23.
I. There was much involved in these questions, to cut the
proud, deceitful Pharisees to the heart. The queries really con-
trasted His life and work with theirs.
2. "
He stretched it out," withered though it had been. The
power to do so was
in the word
by which the action was com-
manded. Christ's enemies were by this method foiled in their
efforts to find in the act of Christ a violation of the Sabbath law.
The Saviour was
indignant
at their voluntary blindness, yet He
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carefully wrought so as to give them no hold on Him. Ordering
the crippled man to stand forth in plain sight of them all, He laid
no hand on him. He did not even question him. He but
spoke,
and the man was healed. It was not unlawful
to speak
on the
Sabbath, even by their most rigorous rule of observance. But
they were filled with "senseless rage': (Greek of Luke 6: it) at
what •they witnessed, and were more determined than ever to
destroy Jesus.
3. The Herodians had been regarded by the Pharisees as apos-
tate, on account of their alliance with the Roman power, and
consequent imitation of heathen practises. So far had they gone
in flattery of the reigning house that they tried to represent Herod
the Great as the promised Messiah. (Farrar's " Life-of--C—hrist7
2
'
This, of course, made them the natural enemies of
Christ and His work. The Pharisees, in their mad rage, were
willing to be reconciled to such a hateful sect, in order to secure
their cooperation to destroy One holding doctrines so noble as to
shame their lives", even though no other charge could be sustained
against Him.
LESSON VIII.—ORDINATION OF THE TWELVE;
THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT.
May
20, 1899.
11111 of Hattin
(Matt. to :5-8 ; chapters 5-7.)
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
Mark 3 : 13.
I. AFTER spending a whole night in prayer,
what did the Saviour do early in the morning?
Luke 6 : 13.
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2.
Why did He ordain twelve? What general
name did He then give them? Mark 3 : 14, 15.
See note 1.
3.
Repeat the personal names of the twelve in
their order. Matt. to : 2-4.
4.
Where did the Saviour then go? For
what purpose? Matt. 5: 1. See note
2.
5.
With what words did He begin His instruc-
tion ? Matt. 5 :
3-12.
6.
In what position did Christ then place the
apostles before the world? Verses 13-16.
7.
Knowing that some of the Pharisees thought
His teaching was belittling the law, what did Christ
say to destroy this impression? Verses 37-20.
8.
How did He then proceed to expand the
law? Verses
21,
22, 27,
28, 31-34, 38-48.
9.
What instruction did He give His disciples
in regard to almsgiving? Matt. 6: 1-4.
Do. In contrast with the formal method, how did
He teach them to pray? Verses 5-13.
rt. What did He say about forgiveness? Verses
14, 15.
32. How did He tell them to fast? Verses 16-18.
13.
What did Christ. say relative to gathering
earthly treasure? Verses 19-21.* See note 3.
14.
What did Christ show was the proper atti-
tude for His followers to occupy relative to the
things of the world? Verses
2
4
-
34.
15.
What does Christ say will positively be done
for those who trust Him? Matt. 7 : 7-11.
16.
Who does He say will not enter the kingdom
of heaven? Verses
21-23.
17.
To what did He liken the two classes of
hearers of the Gospel? Verses 24-27.
Matt. 10 i 5-8;
19:28.
Luke 6: 14-16.
Luke 6: 17.
Isa. 57 : 18 ;
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: 3 ;
Jer. 3 :
12, 13;
31 :13.
Phil.
2 : 15 ;
Prov. 4 :18 ;
I Peter
2:
9.
Rom:3 :3t; 8:2-4;
10 : 1-4.
R0111. 12: 8-21.
Eph. 4 : 32;
Luke 23-: 34.
Isa. 58;6-I1.
Luke
12 :15-21.
Ps. 37 :
25; I
Kings
17:9,
12, 16.
Jer.
29 ; 11
-
13.
Isa. 29 ; 13,
14.
Luke 6 :47-49.
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•
x8. How were the people affected by the Sav-
iour's doctrine? Why? Verses 28, 29. See
note 4.
READING.
Mark 3 : r3-x9; Luke 6
:
1
3
-
49;
12:
15-34; "Desire of Ages,"
pp. 290-314; " Mount of Blessing," pp. 144-168.
NOTES.
r. These twelve had for some time been disciples,
i. e learners.
Upon their ordination they were called apostles, or
those sent forth.
They were sent forth to represent the Gospel church, as the
twelve patriarchs had represented the tribes of Israel. See
"Desire of Ages," pp. 291,292. For knowledge of the digpositions
of these men, see " Desire of Ages," p. 296.
2.
The ordination of the twelve is supposed to have taken place
on one of the two horn-like heights of Hattin.. These were two
hours' journey (from five to seven miles) west of Tiberias, over-
looking the mouth of a gorge which opens into the cliffs of Arbela.
The "plain" below these heights, to which the Saviour descended
with His apostles, was easily accessible from the lake, yet only a
few minutes' walk from the summit. This plain was a level space
on the side-hill, well adapted for the gathering of a multitude. See
" Desire of Ages," p. 299.
3.
The Jews had come to believe that the amount of riches one
possessed indicated the favor he had with God. Christ's teaching
in this text was to destroy that illusion.
4.
No wonder they were astonished. They had been accustomed
to the verbal trifling of intricate sophisiries, and the tortuous wind-
ings of tradition and prescription. They now heard these criticized
and rejected for the plain., ungarnished Word. The great Teacher
came not from any of the authorized schools, yet His teaching was
fresh as the morning breeze upon the mountain-side. He appealed
to no authority but the Word of God, tearing away from the law
the false traditions which obscured its obvious import.
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
LESSON IX.—CENTURION'S SERVANT HEALED,
AND WIDOW'S SON RAISED.
•
May
27, 1899.
Capernaum and Natn.
(Luke 7 :1-35.)
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
I. GOING
down from the " mount of blessing "
to Capernaum, who met Christ there? For what
purpose? Luke 7 :
2.
What strong plea was offered in behalf of
the centurion? Verses 4, 5. See note i.
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•
3.
When
Jesus
was on His way to the centu-
rion's house, who was sent to meet Him? With
what message? Verses 6-8.
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4.
Hearing this, what did Jesus say to those
following Him? Verse 9. See note
2.
5.
When the centurion's friends returned to
his house, what did they find? Verse ro.
6.
The day following, where was Christ lead-
ing a large company? Verse II. See note 3.
7.
Drawing near the city, what sort of proces-
sion did they see issuing from its gates? Verse
12.
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See note 4.
8.
What moved the Saviour to speak to the
woman? With what words did He comfort her?
Verse 13.
9.
What mighty work did He perform? Verses
14, 15.
ro. At sight of this, how were the people moved?
What did they say? Verse 16. See note 5.
Matt. 8 : 5, 6.
Matt. 28: t8;
Eph. 5 : 14.
x Kings 17 : 21 ;
2 Kings 4 :35.
LIFE OF CHRIST.
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ir. Hearing the general rumor of Christ's won-
derful works, what did John's disciples do? Verses
17, 18.
12.
What message did the Baptist then send to
Christ by two of his disciples? Verse 19. See
note 6.
13.
While the men were in the presence of
Christ, what did they behold? Verse
21.
14.
After they had seen this, what gentle mes-
sage did Christ send to John? Verses
22, 23.
15.
As soon as John's messengers were de-
parted, what did Christ say of him? Verses 24-30.
16.
What consistent rebuke did Christ then
administer to the people of His day? Verses 31-35.
17.
After pronouncing wo upon those cities
wherein He had wrought, what prayer did He then
offer? Matt. It : 25, 26.
18.
What gracious invitation did He then offer
to all? Verses 28-3o. See "Desire of Ages," p.
33
1
.
READING.-
Matt. II:
2.
Nun,. 24
1
7 ;
Dan. 9 25;
John 1 :25-3r.
Isa. 28: 16;
I Peter :
6.
Matt. 2I : 28-32.
Matt. I I : 20-24.
Matt. 16 r7.
Jer. 6: 16.
•
Matt. 8: 5-13;
11:2-19 ; " Desire of Ages," pp. 315-320.
NOTES.
r. Several items serve to make this an interesting account.
The centurion was counted a heathen by the Jews, but while in
command of the Roman post at Capernaum, he had been so
favorably impressed with the Jewish religion as to build for them
a synagogue at that place. No particular favor was asked for the
centurion, but his anxiety was for a
servant,—a
slave,—generally
considered as a
thing
rather than a
fierson.
Mommsen says that
all the miseries of negro slavery were a drop in the ocean com-
pared to the slaves of those days. Yet this man's tenderness for
his slave prompted him to send to Jesus, whom he had never seen,
for relief for his beloved slave. Matthew sets forth the centurion
2
4
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
as making the appeal, on the principle that the Jewish elders rep-
resented him. Compare Matt. 2o:
20
with Mark I0: 35 for a
similar case.
2.
Here was a strange saying. One regarded as a heathen was
found to have more genuine faith than was in all Israel. And on
what ground ?—Simply that of .believing that the word alone was
able to produce the desired result. In this artless faith was a con-
fession that Christ had godlike power, and was, therefore, able to
heal' the sick by His word. This was greater faith than any one
among the Jews possessed, even though that people professed to
be then expecting the Desire of Ages. It was indeed a marvelous
faith.
3.
Nain,—the fair, the beautiful,—was more than twenty miles
from Capernaum, on the northwest slope of Little Hermon, in full
view of Tabor and the heights of Zebulon. The most common
route to that point from Capernaum was to go by boat to the
south end of the lake, then pass down the Jordan Valley to the
point where the ravines of Esdraelon slope down to it. Passing
thence to the west between Mount Tabor and Endor, the journey
was easily accomplished in less than a day. But the fact that
"much people" were following Christ on this journey renders it
questionable about His having taken this lake route.
4.
To die childless was counted a terrible calamity among the
Jews, and to have their offspring entirely cut off was regarded a
direct punishment for some sin. This woman was already a
widow, and was following her
only son
to the grave,—a most.
wretched affliction.
5.
It may be well to remember that Shunem, the place where
Elisha raised the " great " woman's son, was a village on the
opposite side of the very hill upon which Nain was situated, and
that the plain of Jezreel, the scene of the greatest events of
Elijah's life, stretched out in full view of the place. It was per-
haps the memory of these great prophets that called to the lips of
the people that another great prophet had arisen among them.
6.
John had been in prison for a long yet indefinite time.
Herod had relaxed his severity enough to permit visitors to see
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the prisoner frequently, as if almost ashamed to keep the innocent
one in confinement. Thus he could hear of Christ's doings, which
caused him much thought. John's ideas of the Messiah were evi-
dently those held in common with all the Jews,---that of the estab-
lishment of a pure theocracy on the earth. The thought was
therefore most natural, If He is the Messiah, why does He not
assume the throne of David? Why does He leave me to languish
in prison, who went before Him to proclaim His coming? Why
am I set aside, apparently forgotten, and my work permitted to
drop? (On this point see " Desire of Ages," p. 361.) These very
thoughts were calculated to bring despondency, unless he remem-
bered the lives of Moses and Elijah, who had been over the ground
before him. No wonder, then, that he had, and even ourselves
have, temporary seasons of depression, when looking at ourselves,
and the seeming lack of appreciation which follows one's pathway.
LESSON X.—SECOND CIRCUIT THROUGH
GALILEE.
June 3, 1899.
Christ and the Pharisees at Capernaum.
(Luke 7 : 36 to 8 : 3 ; Matt.
12 22
-
50.)
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
John it :
2.
Matt. 26 : 6;
Mark
1
4:3•
Luke 15:2.
I. WHAT
invitation did one of the Pharisees
give to Jesus? Luke 7 : 36. See note i.
2.
While Christ was eating in the Pharisee's
house, who came behind Him? For what pur-
pose? Verses 37, 38. See note 2.
3.
Seeing this, what did the Pharisee say in
his heart? Verse 39.
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
4.
Knowing what was in his mind, how did
Christ draw from him a confession of the truth?
Verses 4
0-
43.
5.
How did the Saviour then contrast the
Pharisee's treatment of Him with the woman's?
Verses 44-47. See note 3.
6.
What did Jesus say to the woman ? Verses
48, 5o.
7.
What question was raised by those present?
Verse 49.
8.
After this, where did Jesus and the twelve
go? Luke 8: 1.
9.
What women attended these journeyings,
to care for the needs of the company? Verses 2, 3.
At Capernaum what sort of case was
brought to Christ to be healed ? With mhat result?
Matt.
12 : 22.
See note 4.
it. Upon witnessing the miracle, what question
did the people ask ? Verse 23. See note 5.
12.
Hearing this question seriously asked, how
did the Pharisees frofn Jerusalem reply? Verse
2
4.
See note 6.
13.
Knowing what the Pharisees were saying,
what did the Saviour do and say ? Verses 25, 26.
24. What cutting question did He then ask
them ? Verse 27.
15.
Tell the moral and warning that Christ
drew from His open conflict with these men.
Verses 28-37.
16.
With what request did some of the Pharisees
interrupt His discoure ? Verse 38.
17.
What answer did Christ return? Verses
39-45. See note 7.
18.
The rumor having reached Nazareth that
Jesus was " beside Himself," what did His mother
and brethren do? Verse 46. See note 6.
Matt. 18:23-27.
Ps. 23 :5.
Man. 9: 3;
Markz:71
Matt. 27: 55;
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Luke 23:55,56.
Luke it :
1
4.
Mark 3:
22,
3o.
Mark 3: 23-26.
1
Cor. 1
: 22.
Luke 11
:
33-36.
Mark 3 :
21.
LIFE OF CHRIST.
19. Upon being told of His mother's and breth-
ren's presence, and their mission, what reply did
Christ make? Verses 48-5o.
Mark 3: 33
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35•
READING.
Luke II : 14-36 ; Mark 3 : 22-31 ; " Desire of Ages," pp. 321=327.
NOTES.
I. This was probably to draw the Saviour out ill private com-
pany in a way to compromise Himself, so that evidence might be
found against Him, sufficient to condemn Him. For evidence of
this, see Luke II : 37-54.
2.
The custom of the Jews_ was to sit at meals, having
the
feet
crossed beneath the body. See side texts with question 2. The
same custom now prevails in the East, with tables about a foot
high. In Christ's day the custom of the PersianS, Greeks, and
Romans, of reclining on cushions, had become common. The
guest lay on his left arm, with feet extended outside.
3.
For the master of a house to meet his guest with a kiss on
the cheek, and to invoke a blessing upon him, was a formal wel-
come. This was always followed by bringing water to wash the
guest's feet, in order to remove the dust. The head and beard
were next anointed with fragrant oil, either by the host or one of
his servants. This last was an especial point of etiquette.
4.
The Jews themselves pretended to cast out demons, but they
had never shown power to make the blind see, and the dumb
speak. This was what so hurt the proud Pharisees. They could
not deny the miracle, and what was.more, they saw that the com-
mon people would recognize its genuineness, and so they feared
the result.
5.
This was an expression meaning, " Is not this the Messiah ? "
It was the first general public confession of Christ as to His true
mission, and it only angered the Pharisees.
6.
Beelzebub,—the filth god. Mark says they charged Him
with having an "unclean" spirit. The Phenicians assigned to
this god the power to inflict di;eases of all kinds. They implied
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LIFE OF CHRIST.
that the unclean spirit on Him had made Him mad, and turned
His brain. See also John ro : 20. When this report reached His
brethren, they went to take Him home, because they said He was
"beside Himself."
7. Vast multitudes had followed John, and seemed temporarily
benefited by his ministrations. The old, unclean spirit had, for a
time, seemed to be gone out of the people. But inasmuch as they
refused to let God's Spirit.come in and fill them, Jesus predicted
that their old spirit, with others still worse, would come in to dwell
with them, and they would be worse than before. This was but tc
foretell His rejection by them. For application of the "diseased
eye," see " Desire of Ages," p. 322.
LESSON XL—PARABLES OF THE KINGDOM AND
THE OBEDIENT ELEMENTS.
June
JO, 1899.
On the Shore and Sea of Gennesaret.
(Luke II : 37
-
54 ; Matt. r3: 1-47; 8: 18-27.)
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
I. WHAT
invitation was again extended to the
Saviour? Luke 11:37.
2.
In complying with the request, what act of
Christ's seemed to astonish the Pharisee ? Verse 38.
3.
How did the Saviour meet the scruples of
the Pharisees on this point? Verses 39
-
4
1
•
4.
What did Christ then pronounce upon that
class because of their formalities ? Verses 4
2-
44.
5.
At this point, what interruption did a cer-
tain lawyer offer? Verse 45. See note 1.
Mark 7 : 3, 4.
Matt. 23: 23-33.
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6.
In reply, what did the Lord say of the
lawyers ? Verses 46-52.
7.
What course was then adopted by the
Pharisees? For what purpose? Verses 53, 54.
8.
Where did Jesus go and teach the people?
Matt. 13 : T.
9.
What point of vantage did Jesus choose,
from which to teach them? Verse
2.
to. By what parable did He begin His teaching?
Verses 3-8.
N. Upon hearing this parable, what question
did the apostles ask? Verse to.
12.
What answer did the Saviour return?
Verses II-17. See note 2.
13.
What application did He then make of this
parable? also the one about the tares? Verses
1
9
-2
3, 37
-
43.
14.
How many other parables did Jesus utter
on this occasion? To what purpose? Verses 24,
31 33, 44, 45, 47. See note 3.
15.
Having dismissed the audience, where did
Jesus propose to His disciples to go ? Matt. 8 :18.
16.
As they were about leaving, wfio came to
Christ? For what purpose? Verse 19.
17.
What reply was made to him? Verse zo.
18.
What did another say to Jesus? What
answer was returned to him? Verses
21, 22.
19.
As they sailed, and Jesus rested from His
arduous labors, what exciting circumstance arose?
Verses 23-25. See note 4.
20.
Upon being awakened, what did Jesus say
and do? Verse 26.
21.
How were the disciples affected ? What
questions did they ask among themselves ? V. 27.
Mai
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k- Ia : 23.
Mark 4 :I.
Luke 8 : 4:
Mark 4:
Mark 4 : 33.
Luke:9 :57.
Mark 4 36:38;
Luke 8: 23.
Ps. 107 : 29, 30;
Mark 4 :39; 40.
Luke 8:-25 ;
Mark 4:41.
READING.
Mark 4 : 1-4.1; Luke 8 : 4-25; " Desire of Ages," pp. 333-336.4
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NOTES.
t. The Pharisees were a sect of the Jews, who believed that all
the principles of the law needed to be elaborated, in order to he
understood by the common people. They had, therefore, in the
days of Christ, so elaborated these as to employ the entire worship
of the people in carrying out the multitudinous forms prescribed
for them. The lawyers are generally supposed to have been the
same as scribes,—Pharisees learned in the law. The term " law-
yer " was simply a title used in common parlance.
2.
Teaching by parable was a common method with Jewish
rabbis. Christ had not hitherto resorted to that form. By refer-
ence to Matthew, chapters 5 to 7, and all of Christ's early teaching,
it will be seen that He, at first, taught truth in the simplest manner.
The Jews, however, chose to find fault with this, and so, in speak-
ing to them, He adopted their chosen method, in order that they,
having deliberately rejected Him, might have the prophecy con-
cerning them fulfiled. See Isa. 6: 9, to, and the Sav;our's refer-
ence to it in Matt. 13 : 13-15, especially verse 15. It will be the •
same with us, also, unless we heed the plain teaching already
received concerning the truth.
3.
It will be noticed that each of these parables relates to some
particular phase of the one great subject,—the kingdom of God.
The first (tares) shows the kingdom entire before sin entered, its
corruption through sin, and its restoration. The next shows the
growth of the kingdom in the heart, and so on through the list.
These parables should'•be closely studied to get the most good
from the teaching of Christ relative to the kingdom of God.
4.
The word here used is the usual term for an earthquake. It
means a heavy, sudden storm, as the fury of a whirlwind, raging
from below upwards. The wild roaring of the wind, the blinding
torrents of rain, the thick darkness blotting out the stars, and the
sea
-
breaking over the boat, was enough to fill the 'stoutest hearts
with terror. Christ, however, seemed peacefully indifferent, as
He rested from His excessive labors. When aroused,
,
He exhib-
ited no fear. His first thought was not of danger; His first word
was not to the tempest; but His first care was for His disciples,
that they might be quieted.
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LESSON XII.—THE DEMONIACS, AND OTHER
111RACI,ES OF HEALING.
Julie 17, 1899.
Gergesa, Capernaum, and Gennesaret.
(Matt. 8 : 28-34 ; 9 : 18-26 ; Mark 5:143.)
I. CHRIST
having stilled the tempest, where
did He and His disciples soon land? Mark 5: r.
See note I.
2.
Upon landing from the boat, who met the
Saviour? Verses 2-5. See note 2.
3.
How did the approach Jesus? Verses 6, 7.
4.
Why did the demoniac thus address Christ ?
Verse 8.
5.
When asked his name, what reply did the
suffering man make? Verse 9.
6.
What request was then asked in behalf of
the demons? Verse to.
7.
Where did the demons desire to go?
Verses II,
12.
8.
What was the result of their being permitted
to enter the swine? Verses 13, 14. See note 3.
9.
In consequence of the extended report by
the swine-herders, how many came to meet Jesus ?
Matt. 8 : 34.
to. When the people saw what was done, how
were they affected? Mark 5: 15-17.
II. As Jesus was complying with the people's
request, what earnest plea was made by the re-
stored man? With what result? Verses 18-20.
See note 4.
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
Luke 8 : 26.
Matt. 8: 28.
Matt. 8 : 29.
Luke 8 : 29.
Luke 8 :
Luke 8 : 37.
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12.
Upon returning to the other side of the
lake, how did the people there receive Jesus?
Luke 8: 40.
13.
Just then who came to Jesus? With what
request? Verses 41, 42.
14.
Tell the story of the woman who touched
the garment of Christ while He was on His way
to the ruler's house. Verses 43-48.
15.
During this circumstance, what message
was brought to Jesus from the ruler's house?
Verse 49.
16.
Upon hearing this, what comforting words
did Jesus address to the ruler? Verse 50.
17.
Arriving at the house, what did Jesus find ?
Matt. 9 : 23. See note 5.
18.
Having put out the noisy throng, what did
the Lord then do? Mark 5: 40, 41, 37,
19.
What followed the Lord's words? How
were the child's parents touched ? Verse 42.
zo. What charge was then given them? V. 43-
READING.
Luke 8: 26-56; " Desire of Ages," pp. 337
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.
NOTES.
1.
Gadara was the fortified 'capital of Perea, the " country of
the Gadarenes" or Gergesenes. It was about eight miles southeast
from Tiberias. The present ruins of the city are about two miles
in circumference. The tombs were in the sides of the cliffs, round
about the city, some of which are still preserved, and used by
Arabs for dwellings.
2.
Mark and Luke speak of but one demoniac coming to Christ,
while Matthew introduces two. The lesson here given follows the
two former accounts, simply because they are more complete in
detail. While two demoniacs were present, probably one of them
Mark 5: 21..
Mark 5 :
22, 23 ;
Matt. 9: i8.
Mark
5: 26
-
28.
Mark 5 36.
ar.:.
1
,
5 : 3
8
, 39.
Luke 8 : 56.
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made the prominent demonstrations, which would explain why
only one is mentioned by the two evangelists.
3.
"It was in mercy to the owners-of the swine that this loss had
been permitted to come upon them. They were absorbed in
earthly things, and cared not for the great interests of spiritual
life. Jesus desired to break the spell of selfish indifference, that
they might accept His grace. But regret and indignation for their
temporal loss blinded their eyes to the Saviour's
mercy."—Desire
of Ages, ft 338, 339.
4.
Jesus readily complied with the selfish request of the Ger-
gesenes to leave their coasts, even though He was deprived of the
needed rest He had sought in crossing the lake; for He knew that,
although He was to be absent in person, the restored demoniac
would proclaim the truth instead. The record states that he
" began to publish in Decapolis," meaning ten cities, the things
Jesus had done fot" him. Pliny says that this district reached from
Damascus on the north to Philadelphia on the south, and from
Scythopolis on the west to Canatha on the east. Six other cities
than those here mentioned were included: Hippos, Gadara, Pella,
Gerasa, Dion, and Raphana. All of these cities except Scythop-
olis were on the east side of the Jordan. "The two restored demo-
niacs were the first missionaries whom Christ sent to preach the
Gospel in the region of Decapolis. For a few moments only these
men had been privileged to hear the teachings of Christ. Not one
sermon from His lips had ever fallen upon their ears. They could
not instruct the people as the disciples who had been daily tvith
Christ were able to do. But they bore in their own persons the
evidence that Jesus was the Messiah. They could tell what they
knew, what they themselves had seen and heard and felt of the
power of Christ. This is what every one can do whose heart has
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been touched by the grace of God. . .
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This is the witness
for which our Lord calls, and for want, of which the world is per-
ishing."—Desire
of Ages,
p.
30
.
5.
These " minstrels " were hired mourners, who kept up
continual di;cord on wind instruments, accompanied with wild
howls of lamentation. The number of these mourners was in
proportion to the wealth of the afflicted family.
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LESSON XIII.—THE TWELVE SENT OUT;
DEATH OF JOHN THE BAPTIST.
June
2t, 1899.
Capernaum.
(Matt. to : 1-39 ; Mark 6: 7-29.)
I. FOLLOWING
the healing of Jairus' daughter,
what power did Jesus give to the twelve disciples?
Matt. so : 1.
2.
To whom were they sent? Verses 5, 6.
3.
What did He then send them to do? Verses
7, 8.
4.
In what order did He send them? Mark
6: 7. See note s.
.
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.5. What general instruction was given them to
regulate their conduct? Luke 9: 3-5.
6.
What was the burden of their message?
Verse 6.
7.
What position did Jesus say the disciples
would occupy in the world? Matt. so :16-18.
8.
When called to answer for their faith, what
were they instructed to do? Verses 19, zo.
9.
When severely persecuted, what were they
to do? Verses 21-24.
so. After giving sundry admonitions, what re-
gard for the truth did Jesus say the disciples must
have? Verses 34
-
39.
ss. What did the disciples do after being thus
instructed? Mark 6: 12, 13.
12. When Herod the king heard what was being
done, how did he feel? Why? Luke 9: 7.
Side texts to be
studied with
questions.
Luke 9 : 1.
Mark 6: to, II.
Mark 6:12.
Acts
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12:1
Jer. 1 : 7, 8.
Luke
4 :
29-31.
Mark 13 : 13.
Luke 9 :6.
Mark 6 : 14.
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13.
What reply did Herod make to these sur
:
misings ? Verse 9.
14.
Upon this accumulated testimony, at what
decision did Herod arrive? Mark 6: 16.
15.
On what charge had John been imprisoned?
Verses 17-19. See note 2.
16.
What had prevented the Baptist from being
killed before? Verses 19,
20.
17.
Relate how the king was induced to consent
to the death of John. Verses 21-23.
18.
What was then done with the prophet's
headless body? Verse 29. See note 3.
Matt. 14
:2.
Lev.
20: 21.
Matt. 14 : 5 ;
21:26
.
Matt. 14 :
12.
READING.
Luke 9:1-7; "Desire of Ages," pp. 349-357.
NOTES.
1.
" Calling the twelve about Him, Jesus bade them go out two
and two through the towns and villages. None were sent forth
alone, but brother was associated with brother, friend with friend.
Thus they could help and encourage each other, counseling and
praying together, each one's strength supplementing the other's
weakness. In the same manner He afterward sent forth the
seventy. It was the Saviour's purpose that the messengers of the
Gospel should be associated in this way. In our own time evan-
gelistic work would be far more successful if this example were
more closely followed."—Desire
of Ages,
p.
35
0.
2.
It is said to have been while Herod Antipas was on a visit to
Rome, and was the guest of his brother Philip (not the tetrarch of
that name, but a son of Herod the Great by Mariamne, who,
being disinherited by his father, was living privately in Rome),
that he became ensnared by his brother's wife, and repaid the
hospitality he had received by eloping with her.
3.
Tradition says that Herodias ordered the body to be thrown
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